Engageantes Collection

C18TH COSTUME / 1913
C18th costume for a masked ball: gold dress with panniers & echelles, white petticoat ornamented with a garland of roses, black lace engageantes, a high white wig with roses

Portrait of Margaret, Lady Oxenden, c. 1755. Artist: Hudson, Thomas (1701-1779)
Portrait of Margaret, Lady Oxenden, c. 1755. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

Spoon Bonnets
SPOON BONNETS Two examples of a shape of bonnet referred to as spoon bonnets shown here trimmed with broad ribbon & flowers. Date: 1863

Lady in a Pink Silk Dress Portrait of a woman An Unknown Woman in a Pink Dress, Allan Ramsay, 1713-1784, British

Sir John Corbet of Adderley, John Michael Wright, 1625-1700, British

Woman Reading by a Paper-Bell Shade, Henry Robert Morland, 1730-1797, British

Clayton Jones Seth Jones, Thomas Gainsborough, 1727-1788, British

Mrs. Wardle, Thomas Frye, 1710-1762, Irish

James Thomson (1700-1748) Signed and dated, lower left:s Slaughter | 1776"
James Thomson (1700-1748) Signed and dated, lower left: "s Slaughter | 1776", Stephen Slaughter, 1697-1765, British

Captain William Locker, Dominic Serres, 1722-1793, French

Francis, 2nd Earl of Godolphin, Jonathan Richardson the Elder, 1665-1745, British

Fashions / January 1851
Corsages with pagoda sleeves & engageantes; black lace edged pardessus; green pardessus with a double cape & scalloped edges. The girl carries an ermine muff

Green Dress
Late 19th century deptiction of clothing from 1860. An emerald green dress adorned with pinked flounces, mandarin sleeves & white undersleeves (engageantes)

Lace Caps Etc C. 1863
Chemisettes, habit-shirts, under-sleeves, a canezou or fichu, lace bonnets with lappets & flowers & a spoon bonnet trimmed with ostrich plumes

Poiret Day Dress / Photo
Design by Paul Poiret: high waisted Directoire / Empire revival day dress in a Chinese floral fabric, half-length sleeves with engageantes & a red ribbon belt

Costume / Lingerie 1851
Items of Lingerie: embroidered casaque (jacket) & mantlet with scallop edges; 2 lace caps; chemisette; the cuffs of 2 undersleeves trimmed with ribbon & volans

Costume / Garden 1850S
Green floral print dress; pink dress with a lace bertha; open corsage, chemisette & 3/4 sleeves with engageantes; lace caps with lappets; coiled hair with gold comb, plume & pearls

Grey Dress 1850S
1882 depiction of 1840s fashions: dress en redingote in grey with white under sleeves (engageantes). A white bonnet adorned with golden ears of wheat is also worn

Fashions September 1850
Plaid dress: open jacket bodice, chemisette, pagoda sleeves with engageantes. Jackets: (mantles, pardessus) with lace trim, skirts & cuffs or dentilated borders

Musical Ladies 1851
Skirt with 5 flounces, black lace jacket & broad floating ribbon ends descending from the waist. Green redingote: bow trim, undersleeves with reversed vandyked cuffs

Competing with Peacock
Pelisse-robe of pink & grey vertical stripes open to reveal a white petticoat. Girl: short dress with open corsage & chemisette, flat, straw hat & fingerless gloves

Ladies Sewing / 1850S
Open bodices with or without revers worn with chemisettes (with buttoned front, broderie Anglaise, volans), pagoda sleeves, various styles of engageantes & lace caps

Afternoon Dress 1912
Taupe coloured, high-waisted dress by Doucet with white engageantes, lace tucker, & a green sash. A narrow piece of drapery hangs from the waist & back. N.B hat with chin strap

Dinner Robe / Worth 1913
Tango dress by Worth: draped & split skirt with a train, high waist with sash, long under- sleeves with engageantes (ruffled cuffs) & an exotic beaded headdress with aigrette

Wedding Dress 1840
A young bride about to sign the register wears a dress with 3 lace edged flounces, pointed waist, bell shaped upper sleeves worn over a tightfitting under sleeve

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"Engageantes: Unveiling the Elegance of 18th Century Fashion and Beyond" Step into a world of timeless beauty as we explore the allure of "engageantes, " a captivating accessory that graced the costumes of the 18th century and beyond. From exquisite portraits to fashionable engravings, these delicate lace or muslin sleeves added an enchanting touch to women's attire. In Thomas Hudson's portrait of Margaret, Lady Oxenden, circa 1755, her regal presence is enhanced by engageantes peeking out from beneath her gown. Spoon bonnets adorned with ribbons and flowers further accentuated this era's fashion statement. Paris Fashions for August showcased in an engraving transport us to a time when they were at their peak popularity. Ladies in pink silk dresses exude grace and sophistication, epitomizing femininity during this period. Allan captures another unknown woman in a pink dress, radiating elegance through every stitch. Not limited to women alone, men also embraced engageantes as seen in Sir John Corbet of Adderley's portrait by John Michael Wright. The intricate lace cuffs add refinement to his ensemble while showcasing his status and taste. Henry Robert Morland's painting "Woman Reading by a Paper-Bell Shade" portrays a lady engrossed in literature while wearing engagingly detailed sleeves. Clayton Jones Seth Jones immortalized by Thomas Gainsborough showcases how even young boys were not exempt from this trend. Mrs. Wardle captured by Thomas Frye demonstrates how engageantes transcended borders with its Irish influence on British fashion. James Thomson signs off his masterpiece with Slaughter | 1776", leaving us mesmerized by both his artistry and choice of attire for his subject. Captain William Locker portrayed by Dominic Serres exemplifies how gentlemen incorporated engageantes into their military uniforms without compromising their masculinity or authority.